Daniel 12:1–3 Some will wake to everlasting life, some to shame and disgrace.
Responsorial psalm
Psalm 15(16):5, 8–11 R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
Second reading
Hebrews 10:11–14, 18 When all sins have been forgiven, there can be no more sin-offerings.
Gospel acclamation
Luke 21:36 Be watchful and pray constantly, that you may be worthy to stand before the Son of Man.
Gospel
Mark 13:24–32 The stars will fall from heaven and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
Images from the Word
Time of distress
Four winds
Nobody knows
Great prince
One single sacrifice
Liturgical notes
There should be harmony and diligence among all those involved in the effective preparation of each liturgical celebration in accordance with the Missal and other liturgical books, both as regards the rites and as regards the pastoral and musical aspects. This should take place under the direction of the rector of the church and after consultation with the faithful in things that directly pertain to them.
General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §111
In preparing our Sunday Mass, there is need to consult. Liturgy is not prepared alone by one person, no matter how competent they may be. There will be constant need to liaise with the presider, the readers, the musicians, the assembly and those who prepare the environment. Sometimes this consultation can be given to a liturgy group, but they must constantly reach out to the ministers and the assembly to know their needs and their plans. In this way, the liturgy is a celebration of the Church.
'The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.'
entrance antiphon
Resources
As One Voice 1, 2, and The Next Generation—AOV1, AOV2, AOVNG
Catholic Worship Book and Catholic Worship Book II—CWB, CWBII
Gather (3rd edition)—G
Gather Australia—GA
Psalms for Feasts and Seasons—PFS
Digital download—DD
Selected collection—SC
Mass settings for solemnities
For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ and the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe (Christ the King), it is useful to use a Mass setting that is well known to the singing assembly but different to the one used in Ordinary Time. The setting chosen should also match the higher level of solemnity of these days:
Some suggested settings are:
Mass of Christ the Redeemer(Kirkpatrick)—CWBII 24
Mass of Creation(Haugen)—AOV1 196 (3rd edn), CWBII 69 a, b, c, 74, G 192–204, DD (GIA)
For youth: Mass of a Joyful Heart (Angrisano)—DD (OCP)
Mass settings for Ordinary Time
It is useful to change the Mass setting from whatever is used in the Easter season and for solemnities to highlight the change in the liturgical year, while also matching the level of solemnity. A Mass setting that people can sing well and that is sung over time is preferable to changing Mass settings each week. The Mass setting chosen should also be engaging, both melodically and rhythmically, as this invites and sustains interest. Encouraging and supporting people’s participation each week builds the confidence and capacity of the singing assembly. The gospel acclamation returns to ‘Alleluia’ in Ordinary Time, and the Gloria is sung. See also the ‘Mass Settings’ section in CWBII.
Some suggested settings are:
Mass of Glory and Praise (Mason)—CWBII 25
Missa Magis (Willcock)—CWBII 26a, b, c, e, g, h
Mass of Freedom (Russell)—AOV1 197 (revised 3rd edn only)
For youth: Mass of a Joyful Heart (Angrisano)—DD (OCP)
Psalms
Suggested psalm collections
Catholic Worship Book
Gather Australia
Gather (3rd edition)
Marist Music free digital download—DD (Marist Music)
Praise the Lord My Soul (Connolly)—SC (Willow Publishing Australia)
Psallite: Sacred Song for Liturgy and Life—DD (Liturgical Press, Collegeville)
Psalms for All Time (Mason)—DD (Liturgical Song, Australia)
Psalms for the Church’s Year (Heagney)—SC (Liturgical Song, Australia)
Psalms for Feasts and Seasons (Willcock)—SC (Collins Dove, Melbourne)
Psalms for the Sundays of Year C (O’Brien)—SC (self-published in Brighton, SA)
Responsorial Psalms Year C (Herry)—DD (Marist Music, free)
Responsorial Psalms: Year C (Smith)—DD (Willow Publishing, Sydney)
Sing the Responsorial Psalms (McKenna)—SC (Willow Publishing, Australia)
The Lyric Psalter: Year C (Alonso & Haugen)—SC (Willow Publishing, Sydney)
Suggested common responses (petition and praise)
Common Response 1 (petition): The Lord is near to all who call (Willcock)—PFS 78
Common Response 2 (petition): Hear us, Lord, and save us (Willcock)—PFS 80
Common Response 3 (petition): The Lord is kind and merciful (Willcock)—PFS 82
Common Response 1 (praise): Praise the Lord for the Lord is good (Willcock)—PFS 72
Common Response 2 (praise): We praise you, O Lord (Willcock)—PFS 74
Common Response 3 (praise): Sing to the Lord a new song (Willcock)—PFS 76
Please use the verse appropriate to the day. It is preferable to use one acclamation throughout the whole season to support confident participation by the assembly.
Notes on seasonal psalms, common responsorial psalms and common responses
Seasonal psalms, common responsorial psalms and common responses are a resource for communities who wish to sing the responsorial psalm but find they cannot learn new music each week. These settings can be sung over some weeks: seasonal and common responsorial psalms are sung as they are written, and common responses allow for the use of a common antiphon while using the psalm verses set for each week in the Lectionary. Over time, by using the psalms suggested, a community can gradually build its repertoire and ensure that the sung responsorial psalm remains a regular part of the Liturgy of the Word.
Suggested gospel acclamations
Alleluia from Mass of a Joyful Heart (Angrisano)—DD (OCP)
Alleluia from Mass Shalom—CWBII 27d, DD (AOV or Liturgical Song)
Alleluiatic Psalm Tone—CWBII 47
Celtic Alleluia—AOV1 13, CWBII 48, GA 141
Hallel Alleluia—CWBII 49
Mawby Alleluia—CWBII 51
Murray Alleluia—CWBII 52
Suggested entrance and Communion antiphon collection
Saint Meinrad Entrance and Communion Antiphons (Columba Kelly OSB)—DD (OCP)
Solo singing or instrumentals
The procession of the gifts or offertory is an appropriate time for an appropriate solo piece, from either a solo singer or the choir. This piece may replace a communal hymn or song at this time.
After Communion
The GIRM (§88) instructs that when the distribution of Communion is finished, there is a time of silence and prayer. This period of silence may then be followed by a thanksgiving hymn, psalm or canticle that is to be sung by all.
Resources
As One Voice 1, 2, and The Next Generation—AOV1, AOV2, AOVNG
Catholic Worship Book and Catholic Worship Book II—CWB, CWBII
Gather (3rd edition)—G
Gather Australia—GA
Psalms for Feasts and Seasons—PFS
Digital download—DD
Selected collection—SC
Christmas Mass settings
Some suggested settings are:
Mass of Creation(Haugen)—AOV1 196 (3rd edn), CWBII 69 a, b, c, 74, G 192–204, DD (GIA)
Both of these Mass settings are intergenerational and well known, so will cater to the range of people present at Christmas services.
Suggested psalm collections
Catholic Worship Book 1
Gather Australia
Gather (3rd Edition)
Marist Music Free Digital Download—DD (Marist Music)
Praise the Lord My Soul (Connolly)—DD (Willow Publishing, Australia)
Psallite: Sacred Song for Liturgy and Life—DD (Liturgical Press, Collegeville)
Psalms for All Time (Paul Mason)—DD (Liturgical Song, Australia)
Psalms for Feasts and Seasons (Willcock)—SC (Collins Dove)
Psalms for the Church’s Year (Heagney)—SC (Liturgical Song, Australia)
Psalms for the Sundays of Year C (O’Brien)—SC (self-published in Brighton, SA)
Responsorial Psalms: Year C (Smith)—SC (Willow Publishing, Australia)
Sing the Responsorial Psalms (McKenna)—SC (Willow Publishing, Australia)
The Lyric Psalter: Year C (Alonso/Haugen)—SC (GIA Publishing, Chicago)
Suggested gospel acclamations
Advent Alleluia—CWBII 42
Celtic Alleluia—AOV1 13, CWBII 48, GA 141
Hallel Alleluia—CWBII 49
Mawby Alleluia—CWBII 51
Taizé Alleluia—CWBII 53
Use the verse appropriate to the day. It is useful to use one Gospel acclamation consistently throughout the season.
Resources
As One Voice 1, 2, and The Next Generation—AOV1, AOV2, AOVNG
Catholic Worship Book and Catholic Worship Book II—CWB, CWBII
Gather (3rd edition)—G
Gather Australia—GA
Psalms for Feasts and Seasons—PFS
Digital download—DD
Selected collection—SC
Advent Mass settings
In the season of Advent, it is appropriate to use a Mass setting that is well known to the singing assembly but different from the one used in Ordinary Time. Advent is a season of quiet but joyful hope, expectation and penitence: the music is not as exuberant as the music used in the Christmas season. The Mass setting chosen should be used throughout the Advent season. It is preferable to have carol services and nativity plays after 16 December, if possible, to preserve the character of Advent.
In Advent the use of the organ and other musical instruments should be marked by a moderation suited to the character of this time of year, without expressing in anticipation the full joy of the Nativity of the Lord.
General Instruction of the Roman Missal, §313
Please note that there is no Gloria sung in Advent.
Some suggested settings are:
Mass of Our Lady, Help of Christians (Connolly)—CWBII 23a, c, d, e
Mass of St Francis (Taylor)—CWBII 22a, c, e, g, h
Missa Emmanuel (Proulx)—DD (GIA)
Missa Emmanuel helps parishes to find the ‘sound’ of Advent through the familiar Advent hymn ‘O come, O come Emmanuel’, which also underpins this Mass setting.
Suggested psalm collections
Catholic Worship Book 1
Gather Australia
Gather (3rd Edition)
Marist Music Free Digital Download—DD (Marist Music)
Praise the Lord My Soul (Connolly)—DD (Willow Publishing, Australia)
Psallite: Sacred Song for Liturgy and Life—DD (Liturgical Press, Collegeville)
Psalms for All Time (Paul Mason)—DD (Liturgical Song, Australia)
Psalms for Feasts and Seasons (Willcock)—SC (Collins Dove)
Psalms for the Church’s Year (Heagney)—SC (Liturgical Song, Australia)
Psalms for the Sundays of Year C (O’Brien)—SC (self-published in Brighton, SA)
Responsorial Psalms: Year C (Smith)—SC (Willow Publishing, Australia)
Sing the Responsorial Psalms (McKenna)—SC (Willow Publishing, Australia)
The Lyric Psalter: Year C (Alonso/Haugen)—SC (GIA Publishing, Chicago)
Suggested gospel acclamations
Advent Alleluia—CWBII 42
Celtic Alleluia—AOV1 13, CWBII 48, GA 141
Hallel Alleluia—CWBII 49
Mawby Alleluia—CWBII 51
Taizé Alleluia—CWBII 53
Use the verse appropriate to the day. It is useful to use one Gospel acclamation consistently throughout the season.
